Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
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CANCER HEAD AND NECK CANCER HOLISTIC MULTI-DISCIPLINARY VISA
Opportunity to work in a specialized field, The role focuses on Head and Neck Cancer, providing a chance to develop expertise in a vital area of oncology.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, Coordinating with clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals enhances teamwork and communication skills, promoting a holistic approach to patient care.
Impact on patient outcomes, Directly contributing to the management of cancer patients allows for meaningful involvement in improving patient pathways and health outcomes.
Professional development, Engaging in policy and procedure development offers opportunities for personal growth and the enhancement of leadership skills.
Critical role in data accuracy, Ensuring the integrity of cancer registration data contributes to national clinical audits and improves the overall quality of cancer care.
Dynamic work environment, Managing multiple tasks such as organizing MDT meetings and patient journeys keeps the role engaging and varied.
Opportunity for innovation, Encouraged to initiate changes in services, allowing for creativity and improvements in cancer management processes.
Join our compassionate team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital as a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator for Head and Neck Cancer – a fulfilling role where your skills can make a real difference to people’s lives. In this pivotal position, you'll be at the heart of our efforts to enhance patient care, coordinating key meetings and liaising with a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses, and support staff. Your expertise will drive accurate data collection and ensure collaboration across departments, ultimately supporting our patients on their cancer journey.
This is an exciting opportunity for empathetic individuals, especially women with a background in care or healthcare administration, who are looking to contribute to an inspiring cause. With your organisational skills, you’ll manage vital meetings and help streamline patient pathways from referral through to treatment. By joining us, you’ll not only be part of an inclusive team but also play a critical role in developing policies that facilitate seamless care – helping to ensure that each patient receives the attention and support they need.
This is an exciting opportunity for empathetic individuals, especially women with a background in care or healthcare administration, who are looking to contribute to an inspiring cause. With your organisational skills, you’ll manage vital meetings and help streamline patient pathways from referral through to treatment. By joining us, you’ll not only be part of an inclusive team but also play a critical role in developing policies that facilitate seamless care – helping to ensure that each patient receives the attention and support they need.
Opportunity to work in a specialized field, The role focuses on Head and Neck Cancer, providing a chance to develop expertise in a vital area of oncology.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, Coordinating with clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals enhances teamwork and communication skills, promoting a holistic approach to patient care.
Impact on patient outcomes, Directly contributing to the management of cancer patients allows for meaningful involvement in improving patient pathways and health outcomes.
Professional development, Engaging in policy and procedure development offers opportunities for personal growth and the enhancement of leadership skills.
Critical role in data accuracy, Ensuring the integrity of cancer registration data contributes to national clinical audits and improves the overall quality of cancer care.
Dynamic work environment, Managing multiple tasks such as organizing MDT meetings and patient journeys keeps the role engaging and varied.
Opportunity for innovation, Encouraged to initiate changes in services, allowing for creativity and improvements in cancer management processes.
The Head & Neck Directorate is based within Outpatients West at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and encompasses ENT and Oral Health.
You will co-ordinate the Multidisciplinary meeting, producing and disseminating the list of patients for discussion and ensuring accurate data collection to support the process.
You will take responsibility for accurate data collection for the full Cancer registration dataset within the body site and submission to the relevant National Clinical Audit.
In collaboration with Clinical Lead for the body site, you will work closely with members of the Cancer team and with other MDT Coordinators and Patient Pathway Coordinators across the Trust in developing policies and procedures that ensure seamless management of Cancer patients in all specialties. To maintain up to date knowledge of all targets and processes relating to Cancer management and to be a point of reference within the department for other members of the MDT.
You will also work closely with Clinicians, Specialist Nurses, Secretaries and all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) within the Body site and with associated departments, to ensure that patients on a Cancer pathway are actively managed through the patient pathway.
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- Arrange the weekly MDT meeting; ensure appropriate venue and equipment available.
- Collate, produce and disseminate the MDT list of patients for discussion in collaboration with the Clinical Team to include all appropriate new and historic cases.
- To work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses, secretaries and all members of the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) and associated departments to ensure that patients on a cancer pathway are actively managed through the patient pathway.
- In the absence of the Patient Pathway Coordinator, co-ordinate the patient journey from referral, through diagnostics, treatment planning and treatment, highlighting any potential delays in the pathway and ensuring accurate data collection to support the process.
- In response to Government Network / Local strategy initiate change within services in collaboration with the Cancer manager and Clinical lead.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4111 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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Cancer remains one of the most significant health challenges in the United Kingdom, impacting millions of lives each year. According to Cancer Research UK, nearly one in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime, highlighting the pervasive nature of this disease.Learn more...
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Working as a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Coordinator in the UK requires a combination of specific skills and competencies to effectively manage the various aspects of teamwork in a healthcare setting. Here are the key skills needed for this role:
1. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, scheduling meetings, and coordinating activities amongst diverse team members.
2. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for facilitating discussions, preparing reports, and ensuring clear communication between team members and stakeholders.
3. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships with various professionals, patients, and their families, fostering a collaborative environment.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: Aptitude for identifying issues, analyzing situations, and developing solutions that benefit the team and patient outcomes.
5. Teamwork and Collaboration: Capacity to work effectively within a team, understanding different roles within the MDT and how to bring them together towards a common goal.
6. Project Management Skills: Experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation, to ensure the effectiveness of MDT activities.
7. Clinical Knowledge: Understanding of healthcare processes, clinical roles, and patient care pathways, which may vary by specialty.
8. IT Skills: Proficiency in using healthcare record systems, scheduling software, and communication tools to facilitate the coordination of team activities.
9. Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and priorities within a dynamic healthcare environment.
10. Leadership Skills: While the role may not always involve direct leadership, having the ability to motivate the team and provide direction when necessary is advantageous.
11. Data Management Skills: Experience with compiling and analyzing data related to team performance and patient outcomes.
12. Understanding of Legislation and Policies: Familiarity with relevant healthcare laws, ethical guidelines, and institutional policies to ensure compliance in coordination activities.
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